Today’s news from Caritas is distressing. We worked very hard to try and prevent closure of both these hospitals. I have been in touch with Governor Paterson’s office on almost a daily basis to try and find a solution.

Where are patients going to go and how will surrounding hospitals cope with the increase in patient care? I want to see the closure plan. I want to see how capacity will be built at other hospitals. I want to see that every resident of Queens continues to get the healthcare that they are entitled to receive.



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